Super Rugby News

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  • Saturday, 24. March, 2012

    'Saders edge defiant Cheetahs

    The Crusaders were able to mark their first match at the new Christchurch Stadium with a hard fought 28-21 victory over the Cheetahs in another cracking Super Rugby match on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 24. March, 2012

    'Canes can't rely on late surges

    Hurricanes captain Conrad Smith is delighted his side was able to pull their 26-25 win out of the fire against the Blues, but knows a last gasp effort won't save them every week.

  • Saturday, 24. March, 2012

    'Tahs snatch Sydney thriller

    The Waratahs have bounced back from a disappointing defeat to wrap up a come from behind 34-30 Super Rugby victory over the Sharks in Sydney on Saturday.

  • Friday, 23. March, 2012

    Force resolve praised, despite loss

    Western Force Coach Richard Graham has praised his team's resolve, despite suffering back-to-back defeats to the Rebels.

  • Friday, 23. March, 2012

    'Confident' Rebels to build on first win

    The Rebels, who showed incredible strength of character to end a 12-match losing streak and record their first win of the season, are confident they can kick on and avoid last place in the Super Rugby competition this year.

  • Friday, 23. March, 2012

    Reds looking for a 'winning' horse

    The Reds, who haven't beaten the Bulls in Pretoria in more than a decade, appear to still have a major hangover from Super Rugby's biggest blow-out - a 3-92 loss at Loftus Versfeld in 2007.

  • Friday, 23. March, 2012

    Braid blasts Blues' lack of composure

    The Blues' dismal Super Rugby season continued Friday when they conceded a last-minute try to hand New Zealand rivals the Hurricanes - a 26-25 win at Eden Park.

  • Friday, 23. March, 2012

    Rebels end their losing streak

    The Melbourne Rebels finally end their long 12 match losing streak with a nail-biting 30-29 victory over the Western Force at AAMI Park on Friday.

  • Friday, 23. March, 2012

    Electric Canes snatch late glory

    A try in the last minute from Hurricanes skipper Conrad Smith handed his team a dramatic 26-25 bonus-point victory over a stunned Blues side at Eden Park on Friday.

  • Friday, 23. March, 2012

    S15 Preview: Round Five, Part Two

    After four brutal rounds of Super Rugby the injuries have started to take their toll and have influenced the complexion of a number of games on Saturday.

  • Thursday, 22. March, 2012

    Heavy axe for unbeaten Highlanders

    Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph has made five changes to his unbeaten team for their Round Five Super Rugby encounter with the Brumbies in Canberra on Saturday.

  • Thursday, 22. March, 2012

    Injury-riddled Lions stay positive

    Lions mentor John Mitchell believes the spate of injuries affecting his side this year could ultimately be a blessing in disguise.

  • Thursday, 22. March, 2012

    Jake and Eddie to reunite

    Eddie Jones is set to join up with his good friend Jake White again ... at the Brumbies.

  • Thursday, 22. March, 2012

    Koster is on a roll

    The Stormers pack has started the season with a bang and nobody is enjoying the ride more than No.8 Nick Koster who has made his longest streak of Super Rugby starts.

  • Thursday, 22. March, 2012

    Sharks: Time to buck the trend

    The Sharks are ready to end a decade-long drought in Sydney when they tackle the Waratahs in a Super Rugby Round Five encounter on Saturday.